The Startup Ecosystem of Cluj-Napoca

Home to 14% of Romania’s startups, Cluj-Napoca has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 350 in the world.

CITY RANKING

While Cluj-Napoca decreased by 20 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Romania remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Romania

Regional Ranking

24th
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1
In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

350th
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20
Worldwide

Startups

Cluj-Napoca Top Startup Industries

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#192 worldwide

3 startups

Fintech icon
Fintech
#210 worldwide

6 startups

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#261 worldwide

17 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Cluj-Napoca Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Cluj-Napoca has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score350-201.003100%0
Quantity Score249-251-280.2827.92%93
Sample size of startups269-27573321.94%40
Sample size of accelerators84-92-2190%-3
Sample size of coworking spaces226-232-23180%-7
Community Score183-257-70.065.98%16

ECOSYSTEM

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The Startup Ecosystem in Cluj-Napoca

Startups in Cluj-Napoca excel in Marketing & Sales, Fintech, and Software & and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Marketing & Sales industry. One of the most promising startups in Cluj-Napoca in 2023 is TeleportHQ, Cyscale, and Telios.

Global Rank

Cluj-Napoca is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Cluj-Napoca’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 192 and in Fintech, and Software & Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Cluj-Napoca
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TeleportHQ
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Cyscale
Telios startup icon
Telios

Startups

Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Cluj-Napoca
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Blugento Romania
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Simbound

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Cluj-Napoca's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Cluj-Napoca there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Fintech, Software & Data. These three industries represent about 79% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cluj-Napoca.

2nd

National Rank

24th

Regional Rank

Overview

Cluj-Napoca is Romania's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 24th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Cluj-Napoca is ranked 350th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including TeleportHQ.

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